A-Frame Coop Tractor
About 6 months ago we decided to to take the plunge and get a small flock of chickens for the backyard. I joined this website after lurking for some time and began building our A-Frame chicken tractor...
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A Guide to Cross Beak Chickens- From Hatch to Adulthood
Identifying Cross Beak If you’re new to the backyard chicken world you probably don’t have a clue what cross beak (or scissor beak) is. That is, until you check on your chicks one day and realize that...
View Article2024 Halloween Hatch-Along & Halloween Contests Discussion
Hi everyone, it's time to start thinking about the Halloween Hatch-Along! Schedule Start Hatch-Along thread - 9/11/2024 (~two weeks before Muscovy set date) Contest selection by 9/1/2024 Assign...
View ArticleDubbing, When, or Why It's Necessary.
What is Dubbing? Dubbing is the process of removing the comb, wattles, & sometimes earlobes of a chicken. What Are Used To Remove The Comb, & Wattles? Sharp Sheers, or Surgical Scissors are...
View ArticleBrand New Chicken Coop
Hi All, Just wanted to share a YouTube video of my new coop build. Hope you enjoy it!
View ArticleHow to stitch up (suture) a wound in an emergency.
This information is not a substitute for proper medical care! It is only meant to be used in emergency situations where appropriate medical care cannot be obtained in a timely fashion, but if you can...
View ArticleSmores Cup Noodles
Ever been wandering through the store and you just see something that almost seems photoshopped because of how unreal it looks? Same. And today whilst attempting to get my weekly groceries in peace I...
View ArticlePost-Hatching Season Clean Up
As the hatching season comes to an end for most of us, there are some things I like to do to ensure easy startup for next season. 1. Clean ALL the parts and pieces of the incubators. I used two...
View ArticleCream Legbar "Teenagers".....S
JUst wanted to thank you for your help in identifying the "odd one" of my chicks as a real C.L. Your info was better than the stuff I get with an AI! Please lend me your experience again. One of the...
View ArticleConditioning Birds For Show Season
Conditioning is a vital part of making sure your birds are prepared for show season. Some may think, "I'll prepare for the show a few weeks beforehand and that'll work fine." While that may be the case...
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Recycling an Old Horse Shelter into a Turkey, Duck & Chicken Coop & Run with...
(This article is still in progress) It all began with adopting a Silkie Rooster, hatching 11 chicks and raising 7 ducks..... now we have a Large Coop, 2 turkeys, ducks and 15 chickens (all broody )....
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Toys for Pet Geese
My two Pilgrim Geese, Charlie & Trudy, just love their “toy time.” When they see me bring out their blue toy bucket, they start running and screaming for joy. It’s our special time together … toy...
View ArticleHELP!!! My DUCKS ARE DYING!
I have a flock of 10 blue Swedish, Black Swedish And splash Swedish ducks. A week ago they were doing fine but the last two days 3 out of the ten have died. From what? I really don't know. Two died...
View ArticleChicks 2024- Peavey Mart and McMurray Hatchery
We got 2 colored layer chicks from Peavey Mart in June. They hatched June 3rd. The starlight green Egger is a cockerel. He and the americana pullet will go together to auction on August 10. On July 17...
View ArticleA Walkthrough of a Poultry Show (With Pictures!)
Ever wondered how a poultry show works? Well, today I will be walking you through the process of entering a show and how the show process goes. Please check out my articles on Conditioning Birds for...
View ArticleBuilding more to do less. Block foundation, power, etc (LOTS OF PICTURES)
This article is broken down by section in the additional pages because it would be far too long and cumbersome to put them all on one. After keeping chickens for about 4 years, I gave my birds to a...
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Turmeric Tea delight.
Turmeric tea is a common staple in a multitude of house holds. Some people enjoy it's "earthy" or "herbal" flavors and benefit from it's medicinal properties. What if we could turn this average tea...
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Washing Your Birds For a Show
A silkie rooster getting a bath before a show Washing Your Birds For A ShowSo, you have entered a show and now it's almost show time! This article will help you make sure your bird is shining and...
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BobbyNix Coop
When we purchased this mountain property with a existing small coop. Our flock is 11 members at the present and free range from 8am until sunset. The listing agent showed us a video of a bear...
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